I'm not simply just gonna put down direct mail either.

The IRS uses material participation tests to determine if you are actively involved in an activity.

The market determines price based on supply/demand and if you think there's not enough supply - then go ahead and increase the price. 

Now we're seeing investors pouring money into buying Class C rentals - but, many are getting burned.In our experience & opinion, the main determinant of property Class is not location or even property condition, those are #2 and #3.

That is often the most difficult first step for investors, is to simply get started. 

We thought about fencing/gating ours and making a community or just simply adding garages if it doesn't get too pricey.

Quote from @Sylvia Castellanos: Seller pays for title insurance to guarantee the buyer's protection from any title problems.The contract determines who pays closing costs.

To determine what to offer on a rental property:Determine reasonable market rent, NOT the highest!

If they are simply joint owners of real estate through a partnership, his w-2 hours would not help for REPS status, they would hinder as TP would need to work more hours managing their personal rental properties than working at the w-2 job and meet 750 hours managing them as well. 

Sure, in theory, the strategy this investor used might sound clever, but it’s also incredibly risky to rely solely on the compliance of a borrower—especially when they might not fully understand the terms or simply can't agree due to their personal situation.I have tons of ideas that might look good on paper, but I don’t pursue them because I assess the real risks involved.